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University of Texas Health Science Center Pediatrics
San Antonio, Texas
Michelle Arandes, MD
Program Director
Kelly Gallegos
Program Coordinator
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Underserved Population and Refugee communities
New Women and Children's Hospital opening Early 2023
Only Level I pediatric trauma center in South Texas & verified by the American College of Surgeons
Pediatric Transplant ProgramOnly pediatric living donor liver program in South Texas
One of the largest pediatric liver transplant programs in Texas
Short- and long-term outcomes above the national averageComprehensive South Texas Hemophilia & Sickle Cell Centers
The only AYA (Adolescent , Young Adult)Cancer treatment center in South Texas.
Emphasis on General Pediatrics - medical home clinics
Excellent exposure to complex and specialty care- rarely transfer patients out of our system for care and are a referral center for all of South Texas down to the border.
Robust Academics-Medical School & Hospital integrated
Dedicated Faculty Advisors
Individualized educational and career plans
Interprofessional Collaborative Nurse Buddy Program
Focus on Scholarship- –robust project support (time and financial) & production
Focus on Advocacy- Community oriented, LGBTQ, Global Health & Diversity emphasis
Focus on Innovation and Improvement-Resident input valued highly, evidence-based and competency driven
DETAILS
Medium sized – 15/class (45 total)
45% Fellowship bound- 100% Fellowship Match rate
5 fellowships (NICU/PICU/Heme Onc/Endo/Child Abuse Pediatrics)
Clinician Educator Path
Migrant and International Child Health Path
Resident led services (not fellow run)
Family and collaborative feel with faculty and peers
Focus on work life Integration and wellness
High retention of trainees in the region in Gen Peds and specialties
LOCATION
Big city with the heart of a smaller town. Hill Country with countless outdoor activities- trails and parks. Low cost of living compared to other major Texas cities. Great food, friendly people and accessible fun!
CURRICULUM
13 blocks, 4 weeks each, Monday starts.
Balanced inpatient /outpatient
Elective blocks starting in Intern year (total of 7)
Not X+Y but full day clinics during inpatient services and flexible scheduling of vacation
Night Float weekday coverage for wards/PICU
No more that twelve - 24 hour calls over 2 years (no 24 calls as interns)
Doctor Days - 3 days per year for personal /self care (not have to use sick/vacation leave)
Weekly Grand Rounds, and Wed Conferences, weekday Morning Reports
Protected Didactics Friday afternoons
Longitudinal Board Review Curriculum (materials & course)
Dedicated Research curriculum and advising
Dedicated Business and Leadership Development retreats by class
Book and Conference attendance Fund
Longitudinal QI Curriculum and Advocacy Curriculum
DIVERSITY INITIATIVES
Microaggression and Implicit Bias training for residents, faculty and fellows
Annual Resident Diversity Town Hall
Appointed Department Faculty - Associate Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Focused Task force on limiting bias and promoting diversity in recruitment
LSOM ranked 25th nationally in Diversity (USNWR)– ranked FIRST in Texas! (2023)
18 Inclusive Excellence Scholarships available to students
URM residents in Peds increased from 21% to 28%. (Long SOM 28% of new MS class URM)
LGBT Family Friendly Training Program
Safe Space Training Available
Pediatric Faculty and Staff act as mentors for the UT Health SA PRIDE group
Department support to attend APPD LGBTQA+ Learning community, Out for Health, UT System LGBT conference, and many more!
Relationships with Transaffirmative Care clinics and physicians across the US
Open LGBT Faculty, Residents, Staff
ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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